Wildland Fire Academy

Catalog description

This course provides the entry level student with the fire behavior knowledge and firefighting skills relevant to basic incident command, wildland firefighting positions, basic crew configurations, firefighter safety in wildland environments, tool, equipment and fundamental water handling, and wildland suppression strategy and tactics. Portable pumps and chainsaws are studied at length, as well as basic tools for land navigation. Leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team building and ethical decision making is integrated throughout the course. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms and safety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. This course meets the California State Fire Training (SFT) and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.